READERS have sent their congratulations to a Barrow-born man with cerebral palsy who has been invited to visit the studios at BBC Radio 2 and meet his inspiration, Michael Ball.

Harrison Holmes, who hosts a weekly show at Radio Lonsdale, a hospital radio station based at Furness General Hospital, will be heading to London after the presenter surprised him with a video call while he was on air.

The invitation was arranged by BBC North West Tonight.

In the video, Ball said: "I have heard about you.

"You are passionate, you are entertaining, you are kind and you are a real character.

"I'd like you to show me how it's done. I'm going to invite you to join me here on BBC Radio 2.

"I think you are an inspiration, young man. I can't wait to meet you. God bless."

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Readers were delighted at the opportunity presented to Harrison.

Maureen Balding said: “Well done Harrison you are an amazing young man an inspiration to everyone and you have shown that disability isn't a barrier to what you can aspire to xx”

Tracey Wallace said: “Seen this on TV, Harrison’s face was lovely to watch, so excited.”

Anne Lowther said: “So happy for Harrison.”

Pauline Graham said: “Well done Harrison!”

Bernadette Turner said: “This is lovely beautiful young man how lovely x”

Helen Metcalf said: “Well done.”

Carmen Sayle said: “Brilliant.”

Bernadette Turner said: “Well done x”